mr dave

there are really only 2 things that matter in your first guitar.

1 - does it stay in tune?

this is a make or break deal. if it doesn't stay in tune you'll get frustrated quickly and lose interest in practicing and learning. if you've never played before it might help to have a friend that does tag along while you're shopping to cover technical details like this.

2 - does it make you feel cool when you hold it?

seriously, this matters. if it doesn't make you feel cool then you'll be less likely to keep picking it up, even if it's technically a 'better' model of anything.

ultimately your first guitar should be something that will have sentimental value to you but virtually none to anyone else. it's not meant to last forever, just long enough to get you able to figure out what kind of sound you really want.

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